{"product_id":"p42044-b21","title":"HPE 10\/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter – P42044-B21","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRAND NEW WITH FULL HPE WARRANTY!!!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHPE Mellanox MCX631102AS-DAT 10\/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter (P42044-B21)\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-performance network interface card designed to deliver scalable, low-latency 10 GbE and 25 GbE connectivity for HPE ProLiant servers and other supported HPE compute platforms. Based on Mellanox technology, this adapter provides enhanced throughput, efficient CPU utilization, and robust networking features suitable for virtualization, storage traffic, high-performance compute, and data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeaturing two SFP28 ports, this adapter supports 10 GbE and 25 GbE link speeds, enabling flexible network speed deployment based on infrastructure needs. With broad driver support and compatibility with leading operating systems and hypervisors, it is ideal for accelerating modern workloads requiring high network bandwidth and low latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features – HPE 10\/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Mellanox MCX631102AS-DAT based adapter\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eNetwork Speeds Supported:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o 10 GbE (10GBASE-SR\/LR)\u003cbr\u003e o 25 GbE (25GBASE-SR\/LR)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePorts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o 2 × SFP28 ports for 10G or 25G optics\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o Low-profile Ethernet adapter\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o PCIe Gen3 x8 for high throughput\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eOS \u0026amp; Hypervisor Support:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o Broad driver support for major Linux distros, VMware, and Windows Server\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUse Cases:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o Virtualization traffic\u003cbr\u003e o High-performance computing networks\u003cbr\u003e o Storage networking and vSAN\u003cbr\u003e o High-bandwidth application clusters\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEfficiency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e o Reduced CPU overhead\u003cbr\u003e o Enhanced throughput per core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e MCX631102AS-DAT\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePorts:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 × SFP28 (10\/25Gb)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePCIe Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e PCIe Gen3 x8\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eNetwork Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e IEEE 802.3ca, 802.3by, 802.3ae compatible\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eData Rates:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 25 Gb per port\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Half-height \/ Low-profile adapter\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eLatency:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-latency design suitable for high-performance workloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-profile PCIe adapter\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard server PCIe adapter size\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Typical adapter card weight (lightweight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Cloud and virtualization environments\u003cbr\u003e• High-performance computing clusters\u003cbr\u003e• Storage networking (iSCSI, vSAN)\u003cbr\u003e• High-bandwidth, low-latency network traffic\u003cbr\u003e• Data centers and enterprise server networking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Standard HPE manufacturer warranty\u003cbr\u003e• Eligible for HPE support and service plans depending on region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs – HPE 10\/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter (P42044-B21)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ1: What speeds does this network adapter support?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA1:\u003c\/b\u003e It supports \u003cb\u003e10 GbE and 25 GbE\u003c\/b\u003e network speeds on its dual SFP28 ports, depending on the optics installed and network infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ2: What type of interface does this adapter use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA2:\u003c\/b\u003e It uses a \u003cb\u003ePCIe Gen3 x8 interface\u003c\/b\u003e to deliver high throughput and low latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ3: What servers is this adapter compatible with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA3:\u003c\/b\u003e It is designed for \u003cb\u003eHPE ProLiant servers and supported compute platforms\u003c\/b\u003e that provide PCIe expansion and driver support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ4: What optics can be used with this adapter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA4:\u003c\/b\u003e Use standard \u003cb\u003eSFP28 optics\u003c\/b\u003e (10G and 25G compatible), selected based on network speed and reach requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ5: Is this adapter suitable for virtualization clusters?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA5:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — its high throughput and efficient design make it a good fit for virtualization, storage traffic, and high-performance network clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ6: Does it support mainstream operating systems?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA6:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it has broad driver support for major \u003cb\u003eLinux distributions, VMware ESXi, and Windows Server\u003c\/b\u003e environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719322620195,"sku":"P42044-B21","price":1210.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7487\/3891\/files\/Product8-Feb9.webp?v=1770650651","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagocomputersupply.com\/products\/p42044-b21","provider":"Chicago Computer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}